Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Building strong legs is essential for total-body fitness, athletic performance, and long-term health. This expert-backed ...

I started strength training about nine years ago for admittedly vain reasons. Fresh off a breakup at the time, weight training offered a welcome distraction and the prospect of a revenge body. I ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

Although we’re getting better at completing those strength sessions, new research shows that most of us are still overlooking ...